Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 · 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Providing strategic guidance on product development and market fit while serving as the founding architect for mobile applications. Responsible for overseeing Play Store management, guiding mobile architecture decisions, and aligning product strategy with market demands to ensure successful app adoption and growth.

Dec 2022 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Transformed the MarketPlace App into a comprehensive agriculture supply chain solution by collaborating(Bangalore, Jakarta) with product, design teams, co-founders, and stakeholders to align with business OKRs and user engagements.
• Leadership & Mentorship:
• Expanded the mobile team from 2 to 5 developers, boosting productivity by 40% and improving project delivery times by 30% through effective code reviews and mentoring.
• Application Revamp:
• Directed the redesign and rewrite of the marketplace app with MVI architecture and Jetpack Compose and following design patterns, solid principles.
• Achieved a 99.5% reduction in crash rates, a 40% decrease in app size, and improved home screen load times by 3 seconds with enhanced caching.
• Feature Development:
• Marketplace: Addressed B2B e-commerce challenges, improving overall functionality.
• BNPL: Developed and implemented the BNPL feature, disbursing 2B Rp (20% of annual GMV) and leading to a 66% increase in Average Order Value (AOV) and generating $100K in monthly revenue.
• Consignment: Streamlined the supply chain process, resulting in a 15% increase in delivery efficiency and a 10% reduction in logistics costs.
• 3P Seller: Integrated third-party seller capabilities, contributing to a 25% increase in user engagement and a 22% rise in app retention.
• Fieldstaff: Revamped internal applications for field sales, improving logistics and user experience for salespersons and delivery agents.
• Innovation & Optimization:
• Introduced a multi-module structure and custom SDKs.
• Developed a performance dashboard, boosting GMV from 8.5B Rp to 13.5B Rp.
• Internal Agent App:
• Developed features like Daily Visit, Clock In/Out, CSAT, and Business Value, improving operational efficiency by 30% and reducing logistics costs by 40%.
• Gradle & CI/CD Optimization:
• Enhanced build performance by 25%, reduced sync times, and decreased Gradle script size by 50%.
• Integrated CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Spotless for consistent code quality.

Jul 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Key Contribution are:-
• PowerPass: Revamped and enhanced the PowerPass feature, improving functionality and resulting in a 35% increase in user retention.
• Fare Estimate Screen: Implemented dynamic fare calculation, improving the user experience and reducing fare-related queries by 20%.
• Coupon Module: Introduced a coupon system, boosting user engagement with promotional offers and increasing coupon usage by 25%.
• Post-Order Screen: Improved the order completion process with a new post-order screen, which reduced post-order confusion by 15%.
• UPI Payment Mode: Added UPI as a payment option, expanding choices and increasing UPI-based transactions by 30%.
• Remote Config A/B Testing: Implemented A/B testing using Remote Config to toggle feature access, optimizing feature rollout, and improving app flexibility. This resulted in a 10% increase in feature adoption and reduced the need for frequent APK updates.
• Reduced the cold start time of the Rapido app by approximately 25%.
• Improved splash screen load time by 50% and reduced onCreate time by 33% through view hierarchy optimization and lazy inflation of rarely used components.
• Decreased frozen frame rates by 3% and enhanced inflation time by 45% in the booking order flow.
• Revamped the Coupon Screen, leading to improved click-through rate (CTR).
• Bug Fixes & Performance: Fixed crashes and ANRs, improved UI rendering, Map rendering, and reduced the debug APK size by 40%, enhancing overall app performance.
• PS.
• Cold App Start refers to app's starting from scratch which involves steps like creating the app's process, creating splash activity, Inflating views, Performing Initial draw etc.
• Frozen frames are UI frames that take longer than 700ms to render. This is a problem because the app appears stuck and unresponsive to user input for almost a full second while the frame is rendering.
• Inflation refers to instantiating a layout XML file into its corresponding View objects.

Mar 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• I am actively involved in developing multiple features within the Kreditbee application, including SDK development, with a focus on security implementations in Android to ensure a robust and secure environment for users.
• Key Contributions and Outcomes:
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
• Introduced CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions and Travis CI, reducing release cycle time by 40% and improving build stability by 25%.
• Collaboration with Digitap Team:
• Provided crucial support for the development and integration of key features such as:
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Successfully implemented OCR functionality, reducing manual input errors by 30% and speeding up onboarding time by 20%.
• ENATCH: Contributed to the ENATCH feature, improving recurring payment success rates by 15%.
• Digital E-Sign: Played a key role in implementing Digital E-Sign functionality, increasing the efficiency of digital signing processes by 25%, leading to a smoother user experience.
• Aadhar Verification KYC: Enhanced Aadhar KYC compliance, increasing onboarding success rates by 30%, while ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Video KYC: Participated in the Video KYC feature development, reducing physical verification needs by 40% and increasing the adoption rate of the KYC process by 35%.

Jun 2019 – Feb 2020 · 8 mos · Bangalore

• I have significant experience working in the Android System Applications (AOSP) Mobile Development Team for Sony Mobile Client in Japan. In this role, I played a crucial part in the development and optimization of system applications. My responsibilities included working on the bring-up process for each Android version, progressing from Android P to Android Q. I addressed issues, implemented fixes, and contributed to future enhancements within the Android operating system.
• Key Contributions and Outcomes:
• Android Version Upgrades:
• Played a critical role in the successful bring-up of Android P to Android Q, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining compatibility across system applications, reducing system crashes by 15%.
• Issue Resolution & Fixes:
• Identified and resolved critical bugs within system apps, contributing to a 25% improvement in overall system stability.
• Module Ownership (Contacts & Home):
• As the module owner for Contacts and Home apps, managed end-to-end development, maintenance, and optimization. This resulted in a 30% reduction in application launch time and improved user experience by 20% through enhanced UI/UX and performance tuning.
• System Optimizations:
• Contributed to system optimizations, which led to a 12% improvement in battery life and a 10% reduction in memory usage across core applications.

Nov 2018 – May 2019 · 6 mos · On-site

• As an Android Engineer, I managed a dynamic team focused on enabling seamless digital payments through an end-to-end (E2E) business model. Our work encompassed planning, design, implementation, and API creation. My role included managing databases, addressing feature-related issues, and ensuring the successful launch of applications. Additionally, I led the development of proof-of-concept (POC) solutions for government projects.
• Key Contributions and Outcomes:
• Digital Payment Solutions:
• Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive digital payment solution, facilitating efficient tax payments through the app.
• Government Project Adoption:
• Achieved a 60% adoption rate for online tax payments through the app, significantly increasing the use of digital payment methods for government taxes.
• End-to-End Project Management:
• Managed the entire lifecycle of payment solutions, ensuring robust design and implementation, leading to a 40% increase in user satisfaction with digital payment processes.
• Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development:
• Developed successful POCs for government projects, which were instrumental in securing project approvals and demonstrating the viability of digital solutions for government needs.

May 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site